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AB de Villiers joins Pakistan Super League

Lahore September 7: Pakistan Super League is all set for another thrilling edition with the signing of South African legend AB de Villiers for the 2019 season.

De Villiers, who retired from international cricket earlier this year, brings a stellar record with him. With more than 20,000 international runs to his name, de Villiers is, inarguably, one of the greatest modern-day cricketers to have played the game.

“Pakistan Super League has grown into one of the top T20 tournaments in the world and I’ve really enjoyed watching PSL matches in recent years,” said de Villiers in a video message announcing his signing with PSL.

A supremely athletic fielder and a batsman who can play shots in all possible directions, de Villiers will be one of the star attractions at this year’s PSL Player Draft.

In his video message, the former South African captain also thanked Pakistani cricket fans for their support.

“PSL is a league that has given Pakistan so much to cheer about and I look forward to being on the field once again,” added de Villiers.

Ehsan Mani, Chairman PCB, welcomed AB de Villiers to PSL. “We are delighted with the signing of de Villiers for Pakistan Super League,” said Mani. “He is a modern-day great and he will add immense value to the tournament. His involvement in PSL will also provide great learning opportunities for our youngsters.”

RCB have got poor tactics of putting all their eggs in batting department which they are trying to change recently. But PSL franchise have decent local bowlers so if you got GUN overseas batsmen its a got recipe for success.

RCB have got poor tactics of putting all their eggs in batting department which they are trying to change recently. But PSL franchise have decent local bowlers so if you got GUN overseas batsmen its a got recipe for success.

Knew it he wanted to earn money. He should have quit t20 leagues and kept playing for country instead. Never liked him as person. When you are at the best you should contribute as much as you can for your country and towards end he could still have played t20 leagues.

A huge coup for the PSL, but let's be honest these players will go where there's money. So I'd rather they cut out the nonsense about how great various leagues are and how great are the franchises they play for.

Good player but think people are overhyping it. One player doesn't make or break a T20 league. This isn't some sort of 'moral victory' for PSL, if one good player signing produces such a reaction out of people, I can see why people find our fans a laughing stock.

Too tired to play for his country but signing up for multiple T20 leagues?

Think what he most wanted was to captain SA to a world cup. Kallis had the same dreams he wanted to win the world cup nearing the end of his career. SA have achieved so much in test cricket already now, hence that's really all that's left. AB's not captain anymore, nor does anyone think SA will win it anymore, so think the determination for AB to win it has gone. He might even think that he fed into the "choking mentality", so time to start again. Must be frustrating doing well in nearly every tournament yet he still couldn't get his team past semis.

He had a really poor Champions Trophy too in 2017 so he probably lost hope altogether.

Good player but think people are overhyping it. One player doesn't make or break a T20 league. This isn't some sort of 'moral victory' for PSL, if one good player signing produces such a reaction out of people, I can see why people find our fans a laughing stock.

It’s more cause we haven’t a name as big as AB yet in the PSL, a modern day great
But hopefully this is just the start, I believe they are in talks with Warner and Smith and if those two sign then the overseas batsmen that are playing in the PSL will look much better

PsL seems like a place retired people like to go and make some easy money

What about Mitchel Johnson, Shane Watson, Brendon Mac just to name a few that are retired and played in IPL. Previously Hayden, Flintoff, Mcgrath, Mich Hussey, David Hussey etc did play IPL when they were retired.

The only reason ABD didnt play earlier in PSL was due to national commitments and hence he took the step of retirement to earn extra money till he is fit enough to play.

I feel with the arrival of AB deviliers in PSL many of our PAK batsmen will get a chance to learn the art of 360 degree batting. It can definitely bring confidence similar to how IPL benefited the Indian batsmen. If Steve Smith was also playing that would have also benefited us. Kindly share your thoughts..